New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-05-09
TIE MOST PROMINENT RUSSIAN
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IA NJ Katkof il lust now the most prominent person
I'm the political az In journalistic world OF Russia IL
NAV not prove uninteresng II give you some brief par
tic1lars OF his public career Michael Nikinrovtch
KaIKof was born at Moscow in 1918, and therefore
in his sixty ninth year After being educated IN nus
subsequently to Berlin. in both OF which places he
diligently pursued OF studies preparatory 10
due course filled the chair OF philosophy About the
year ls4s NJ. Katkof like most OF the representatives
subjected TO the surveillance OF the police. At that
period all the chairs OF philosophy In Russia were abol
shed and OF course he ceased TO occupy his. subse-
quenty he made frequent aud lengthy visits To friends In
the Isle OF Wight and manifested marked production
for English institutions In 1896 he founded monthly
review. Russian Messenger, which was at first
Liberal organ that is as far az any Russian organ may
the celebrated Russian satst was one OF the earliest
and o was IN haa gsseT pc s %
Iurgenef also contributor 10 the heSsenger III
which first appeared ms scS Gs eratnre M KatHo
wrote only two books, On the Elements ana Form, OF
Ancient Period Of Greek Philosophy" He alone founded
and edited the Russian Messenger, but he had com
ieontef an old schoolfeow and colleague, and at all
times close and inseparable friend.
and his strength iay-n his best days at leaslcss In
criticism than in the creative faculty HIS guide,
and friend Professor LeOnten whom ne
aerward made director of his Lyoeum the establish
of that institution In Moscow About two years
previous 10 the Polish revolution NJ katkon began
an onslaught against the unfortunate Poles when ne
carried ercely .eat the Government nterier s
career He defed the Government. IL ordered him to
publish for given number OF days in his own
Journal under penalty of 1000 roubles day This
censu-e worded 50 severely as to be directly IN
sulting him. The first day fixed for It's publication
arrived but tho MeScOW GGseo contained no hint OF te
matter The Russian newspapers were astounded at d.
Katkon-s temerity The penalty was imposed ana PAID
for eleven DAYS The censuTe was not only never
published hut the Government ultimately returned
The fines NJ Katk0f obtained triumph. Following
closely upon this event the Polish revolution OF
1863 His prophecies were fulfilled He was feted
and fattered Deputations of students from al inc
universities TO Moscow TO congratulate the Iar-
seeing politician and versatile scholar and 1onast
since that time NJ Katkof has been powerful factor IN
the Imperial policy OF the Empire Leontieh died about
fen wears ago This event produced ouch deep eeei
ON 81 Katko that hs life for some time despalred
OF In the later years OF Turgenies life political dier
ences arose between NJ Katk0f and the Russian public
ist After 1880 Turgenos name never appeared III ne
MOSQUE Gazefe. When the great writer died. ana inc
Russian press, in mourning columns, teemed with an
atory obituary notices and biographical sketches OF te
patriot poet and novelist the koseoV Gazette gave no.
The slightest notice OF the event This was perhaps tnc
most unworthy OF NJ. katkons journalistic career
There il this much 10 be said OF NJ katkOn that nc
possesses the courage OF his opinions IL Is Impossible
indeed 10 withhold certain admiration OF his character
IA politician and journalist II Russia possessed few
more men of his stamp and they devoted solely
the welfare of the people, the screy needed redemption
of tho country would be rapidly brought about